New Year’s Resolutions for Finding Balance as a Family Caregiver
“I’m going to clean the bathrooms more frequently.” “I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look forward to […]
Compassionate Care for COPD: Unlocking Better Health
Coughing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. If you’re taking care of a loved one with COPD, you are familiar with these symptoms. Your goal is to help the person live their highest possible quality of life, but it’s not easy. Though there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are things […]
Understanding Anxiety: Signs and Solutions for Seniors
Aging is accompanied by a variety of common changes. Shifts in sleeping and eating habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are oftentimes attributed to the natural process of growing older. Yet, these very changes can sometimes be signs of a frequently overlooked and untreated condition in older adults: anxiety. Understanding Anxiety: Other Common Signs […]
Essential Tips for Managing Diabetes in Seniors
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it’s likely you know someone or perhaps even are part of this group. Whether you are new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there is always something new to learn to better manage the condition. […]
AI Technology Is Making Scams More Complex and Harder for Seniors to Uncover
October is the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts holds a candle to the frightening reality of the latest senior scams. Older adults have long been the target of scammers, who prey on their perceived vulnerability and loneliness. Yet technology is making scams more complex, and it can be difficult for even the […]
Understanding the Biggest Challenges for Family Caregivers
Taking care of your aging parents is a tremendously rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to do the same. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, […]
Tips for Caregiving as an Only Child
Being an only child has its perks. Growing up, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you also had the benefit of receiving all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult without siblings, however, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all the care your […]
Strategies for Visiting Someone With Alzheimer’s
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization remains very important for people with Alzheimer’s disease, a variety of factors lead to an increase in isolation, such as: Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively The need to discontinue driving Discomfort on the part of friends […]
Confidence-Boosting, Engaging Activities for People With Alzheimer’s Disease
What gets you out of bed each morning? Many of us have an extensive to-do list that drives us to start the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a feeling of purpose is vital to our health. That is true for somebody with dementia too. When […]
Top Strategies When Caring for Incontinence in Loved Ones
It is not something most people would feel comfortable revealing to others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even bringing up incontinence can often be enough to keep the issue concealed. Not only that, but there’s a common misconception that it is simply a standard part of getting older and needs to be […]